Manchester extended their losing streak to seven on Monday, dropping them down to 2-18. They came up short against the Shaw Raiders, falling 16-5. Unfortunately, that's the third time they've come up short against the Raiders this season, with their most recent defeat being a 13-0 loss back in August.
Manchester saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Layla Kidd, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI and one double. Another was Maddie McInvale, who earned two runs and three stolen bases.
As for Shaw, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-8 record this season. The result was nothing new for Shaw, who have now won ten matches by 11 runs or more so far this season.
On Shaw's side, Katlyn Moss and Skylar Lockhart were major factors no matter where they played. On the mound, Moss pitched 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits. Meanwhile, Lockhart struck out seven batters over 3.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). Moss has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. At the plate, Moss went a perfect 1-for-1 with one double and one RBI, while Lockhart got on base in four of her five plate appearances with one RBI.
In other batting news, Deanna Duncan was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, four runs, and one RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Jonkirah Davis was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Manchester will head out to challenge Marion County at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Shaw, they will venture away from home to square off against Sumter County at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Raiders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 10.2 runs per game this season.
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